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Tragedy Strikes at India's Train Station 18 Lives Lost in Stampede at Kumbh Mela

As the world's largest religious gathering, the Kumbh Mela, continues to unfold in Prayagraj, India, a devastating stampede at New Delhi's railway station has claimed at least 18 lives and left many more injured. The tragedy occurred as crowds surged to catch trains to the holy confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers.

A History of Crowd-Related Disasters

The Kumbh Mela has a history of crowd-related disasters, including one last month when at least 30 people died in another stampede. In fact, this is not the first time that tragedy has struck during the festival. More than 400 people lost their lives after being trampled or drowned on a single day of the festival in 1954, making it one of the largest tolls in a crowd-related disaster globally.

The Rush to Board Trains

It appears that the stampede broke out as crowds struggled to board trains for the ongoing event, which will end on February 26. The rush was so intense that even experienced railway staff were left stunned by its ferocity. I have been working as a coolie since 1981, but I never saw a crowd like this before, said a porter at the railway station.

The Devastating Consequences

The consequences of the stampede are devastating. According to Dr. Ritu Saxena, deputy medical superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital in New Delhi, at least 15 people died at the hospital due to hypoxia or blunt injuries. Eleven others were injured, with most suffering from orthopedic injuries.

Government Response

The government has responded swiftly to the tragedy, ordering a high-level inquiry into the causes of the accident. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that additional special trains would be run from New Delhi to clear the rush of devotees.

Prime Minister's Condolences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, saying he was distressed by the stampede. He also wished for a speedy recovery for those injured.

A Lesson Learned

The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the importance of crowd control and safety measures during large-scale events like the Kumbh Mela. As we move forward, it is essential that we learn from this tragedy and work towards ensuring that such disasters do not occur in the future.

Keywords Kumbh Mela, stampede, train station, India, railway, crowd-related disaster

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